Middle East

Sectarianism Stalls Key Iraqi Cabinet Appointments

Defence and interior ministry posts still vacant more than a year after Iraq’s parliamentary elections.

Douma Breaks Its Silence

Activist provides firsthand account of regime’s crackdown on mass protests in Syrian city.

Yemeni Women Find Their Voice

Protests have given female activists a rare opportunity to express their views.

Iraqi Shia Back Bahrain Protesters

Demonstrations held daily in Shia areas of Iraq, fuelled by anger over Bahrain’s crackdown on anti-regime movement.

Bahrain: Protesters Reject Sunni-Shia Split Claims

Activists denounce Bahraini regime’s alleged attempt to present uprising as a sectarian conflict.

Social Media Lessons for Najaf Trainees

Iraqi Trainee Wins Press Courage Prize

Sulaimaniyah in Eye of Storm

Halabjans Suffer Neglect and Exploitation

Those who survived Saddam's chemical attack two decades ago feel badly let down by the Kurdish authorities.

Minority Businesses Fear Alcohol Bans

Federal authorities lift prohibition, but Baghdad officials warn sales could be restricted in future.